Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads

A rousing call to action for today's turbulent political moment, drawing on lessons learned from Rev. Sharpton's unique perspective and experience as a politician, television and radio host, and civil rights leader.When the young Alfred Charles Sharpton told his mother he wanted to be a preacher, little did he know that his journey would also lead him to prominence as a politician, founder of the National Action Network, civil rights activist, and television and radio talk show host. His enduring ability and willingness to take on the political power structure makes him the pre-eminent voice for the modern era, a time unprecedented in its challenges.Our nation today stands at a crossroads, a historical turning point that both tests our moral character and endangers all that we have fought to gain. If we are to preserve our sense of morality and build a clear and just path forward, we must not only take a hard look at our collective failures and shortcomings but also reclaim our core va